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| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| Ph.D. |
a degree that is earned following college after several years of additional study and the completion of a major research project. "Ph.D." is an abbreviation of Latin words which mean "Doctor of Philosophy." |
| postscript |
a note or message added at the end of a letter following the writer's signature. |
| process |
to handle, treat, or change something by following a procedure. [1/3 definitions] |
| regular |
following the same or standard ways of doing something. [2/7 definitions] |
| since |
in the time following the time when. [1/5 definitions] |
| succession |
the act or process of following or coming after something or someone else. [1/2 definitions] |
| successive |
following one after another. |
| that |
used to introduce a clause showing purpose (often following "so" or "in order"). [1/9 definitions] |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |
| trace1 |
to copy by following the lines of as seen through a sheet of paper. [1/6 definitions] |
| uphill |
located on or following along an upward incline. [1/3 definitions] |
| up-to-date |
following or keeping up with the most current fashions, ideas, or techniques. [1/2 definitions] |
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